Updates & Events

Although the General Assembly sputtered to an unsatisfying adjournment yesterday without passing a FY2018 budget

The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, the Office of the Provost and the Center for Urban Research and Learning at Loyola University host a discussion on the impact of Illinois’ budget cuts

Materials Available from CTBA Annual Fiscal Symposium

Ralph Martire was among the speakers at a budget forum hosted Monday night by the education advocacy group Raise Your Hand.

CTBA Budget Director Bobby Otter talked with WYCC Field Producer Gladys Roman about Chicago Public School.  If you missed the program, WATCH NOW

Washington, DC—Congressman Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley) introduced the Equity and Excellence in American Education Act to provide schools with the resources needed to provide each and every child with a high-quality education, and to encourage state governments and local school districts to partner with the federal government to adequately fund America’s public schools.

Illinois' Budget: The Path Forward

CTBA Budget Director Bobby Otter was interviewed this afternoon by WGN-Channel 9 news regarding the Chicago Public School's FY 2016 budget and structural deficit.

Moving Forward: Policies to Make Illinois Competitive in a Global Economy

CTBA's Annual Fiscal Symposium, "Moving Forward: Policies to Make Illinois Competitive in a Global Economy", featured Michael Mazerov, Senior Fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, DC. Mr. Mazerov explained why cutting taxes is not an effective means of boosting economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing entrepreneurship. Instead, he indicated why states should prioritize investing in education, worker training, public infrastructure and targeted assistance to small business. A panel discussion followed, moderated by Craig Dellimore, Political Editor for WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM.

The Education Coalition of Macon County hosted a public panel to discuss Senate Bill 16, sponsored, Senator Andy Manar. Currently, SB 16 is in the Senate, awaiting action.